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1in incision on the right side of my knee from hardware removal oct 18, feels like a hard lump underneath. no other signs of infxn. is this normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

probably scar: After a surgery your body will quickly develop a thick scar which in time will thin out. Probably feel scar tissue.

Answered 2/6/2015

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Dr. Timothy Silver answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Discuss with MD: It could be the hardware that was left or a callus of bone resulting from the hardware. If it is bothering you cosmetically or physically, should be reviewed with the orthopedic surgeon that did the procedure.

Answered 8/21/2018

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